6 min read ⌚ A Short History of Private Life We have already grown accustomed to reading short histories of the world told through different prisms, ranging from glasses to globalization. In fact, Britain’s most beloved foreigner Bill Bryson has authored one of those himself – our favorite, “A Short History of Nearly Everything”. “At Home” […]
Category: History & Biographies
The Power of Myth Summary
3 min read ⌚ From Ancient Myths to Han Solo “The Power of Myth” takes you back to the beginning of myths and explains their meaning. About Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American author, mythologist, and lecturer, best known for his studies of comparative religion and mythology. “The Power of Myth PDF Summary” We […]
Want to Know More About Your Present: Learn from These History Books
7 min read ⌚ They say that history is the mother of all sciences. Some people misunderstand this to mean that all other sciences have stemmed from the science of history. But, that’s beside the point. The real point is that, no matter which science you’re currently interested in, you can’t make any progress if […]
Benjamin Franklin Summary
6 min read ⌚ An American Life If, as Carlyle says, “the history of the world is but the biography of great men,” Walter Isaacson is surely one of the greatest modern historians. And the second man he chose to write about – possibly the greatest figure in American history. A match made in heaven. And […]
Escape from Camp 14 Summary
3 min read ⌚ One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West “Escape from Camp 14” is the story of Shin who, until now, remains the only person who was born in a labor camp in North Korea, and has escaped. About Blaine Harden Blaine Harden is a foreign correspondent and an author. […]
Laying Ghosts to Rest Summary
3 min read ⌚ South Afrika’s only way to change is “Laying Ghosts to Rest”. About Mamphela Ramphele Mamphela Ramphele is an author, the former vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the former managing director of the World Bank and is a chairman of Circle Capital Ventures in South Africa. “Laying Ghosts to […]
The Next 100 Years
2 min read ⌚ What will happen in “The Next 100 Years”? Take a look! About George Friedman George Friedman is the founder of STRATFOR, a forecasting and private intelligence company, and an author. “The Next 100 Years Summary” “The Next 100 Years” is a compelling and entertaining book in which political analyst George Friedman […]
Currency Wars Summary
3 min read ⌚ The Making of the Next Global Crisis The world is consistently in the midst of “Currency Wars.” Take a look at the three wars that we have gone through. About James Rickards James Rickards is the senior manager of the New York City-based merchant bank – Tangent Capital Partners and is […]
Team of Rivals Summary
3 min read ⌚ The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln “Team of Rivals” offers a look at the history of Abraham Lincoln’s legendary governance. About Doris Kearns Goodwin Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer-winning author. “Team of Rivals Summary” In May 1860, while the US was battling the issue of slavery in the South, while […]
The Price of Politics Summary
3 min read ⌚ “The Price of Politics” is a look behind the curtains in the operations of the US government. About Bob Woodward Bob Woodward has written a number of books on the US government. “The Price of Politics Summary” Watergate reporter Bob Woodward gives an inside look at the way that Republicans in Congress […]
